Senior Electronic Engineer (R&D)

Leading R&D firm requires senior electronic engineer. Establish an electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business.

What the person must be able to do :

This role is in the electronics R&D and manufacturing sector. The person must be able to execute all job tasks in a cutting-edge technology environment. The ideal candidate will be a senior electrical or electronic engineer with sufficient experience in electronic engineering, control systems, software development and computer science to be able to establish a R&D department. Experience in mechatronic design and industrial automation would also be highly advantageous for this role. Management experience will be advantageous.

• Electronic hardware design (analog and digital)
• Software development in C, Matlab, Assembler or equivalent
• Control system design and modelling
• Experience in using Model Driven Development
• Technical Innovation and coming up with unique design solutions
• Full product Research and Development
• Project Management of development projects from concept phase through to production and implementation in the field
• Project Documentation eg. Development Process Plans, Engineering Reports, Software and circuit diagrams
• Establishment of electronic, control system and computer science R&D capability in the business
• Innovative designs and solutions
• Engineering project completion on time with high quality standards
• Establishment of Design best practices in the organisation

Background work experience

• 3+ years experience in electronic design and development (Preference 5+ years)
• Extensive exposure to Electronic hardware design (analog and digital), Software development, Control system design and modelling and R&D project management
• BSc / BTech in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience working in an organisation that designs, develops, manufactures and supports high tech products
• ECSA Professional Registration strongly advantageous
• Adv: 2+ years R&D Engineering Management experience

Type of Person

Qualify In

• Action orientated
• Analytical thinker
• Tenacious – Follows-through to completion
• Strong technical problem solver
• Capable of understanding both the big picture and the details
• Team player and collaborator
• Quality orientated person… even a perfectionist
• Desire to learn and grow every day
• Strong project management and facilitation skills

Qualify Out

• Emotionally cold
• Fuzzy thinking
• In the Box” Thinker
• Wants to be spoon fed
• Lethargic
• Confined to Analysis-Paralysis
• Does not enjoy reading technical documentation

Personality Profile :

• Moderate Driver (Big Picture Thinking, Drive and Perseverance)
• Moderate to High Analytical (Analysis, Technical Problem Solving, Technical Calculations)
• Moderate Expressive (For Innovation and Collaboration)

Benefits of this Role :

• Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm (The place you want to work)
• Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment
• Technical challenge and growth
• New project challenges to overcome
• Personal growth

Reports to : Head Engineering

Location : Alberton

Salary : R480K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience.